Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Monument - Historical,
Museum
The Key West Lighthouse is one of the island's oldest relics, as it was first built in 1825 to help ships navigating the dangerous reefs of the lower keys. The lighthouse had a rather rough history, as it was often destroyed and damaged throughout the years and had to be replaced and restored. The one that stands there today was completed in 1849, but has undergone several additions throughout the years. It now stands at about 100 feet (30.5 m) above sea level. As the 15th oldest surviving lighthouse in the U.S., its proud history makes it well worth seeing. Climb up the 88 steps of the circular iron stairway to access a lookout area with spectacular views of the ocean and Keys.
One of the most interesting aspects about lighthouses are the stories of the keepers who lived there. The Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum is no exception. Visit the newly restored keeper's home and learn about the perilious job that cost some keepers their lives.
Latest Reviews
Review by Freya, April 2013
Doing what: Key West Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
A great way to get your bearings around this interesting town. The drivers were all very knowledgeable and very interesting. There was a cruise ship in port adding a lot of additional passengers, but they were very organised with additional shuttles etc.
Review by michael d, March 2013
Doing what: Key West Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
superb value for money
Review by Saundra M, March 2013
Doing what: Key West Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour
Key west is a beautiful City. The trolley
is a great way to tour the city.
Located on the Located on the southwest end of the island (directly across the street from Ernest Hemingway's house) the Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum is very easy to access and a short distance from most locations.
